DWN Publisher Notes

Friends, this week markets turned bearish, regulators got busy, AI reshaped advisor tech, fintech funding shifted global, and crypto kept evolving.… READ UP!

Friends, this week Basic Capital shook up 401(k)s, IVIX raised $60M for AI fraud defense, wealthtech automation gained traction, and crypto ecosystems kept accelerating...READ UP!

Friends, this week saw Blue J land $122M for AI tax research, GeoWealth deepen ties with Apollo, and President Trump greenlight crypto in 401(k)s. The pace of fintech and digital assets isn't slowing... READ UP! | Cindy Taylor, Publisher

Friends, this week saw Orion launch an AI-powered portfolio engine, Altruist acquire Sora, and Nasdaq expand its futures deal with CME. Meanwhile, Grayscale’s tokenization push and VC bets on compliance tech signal what’s ahead. The future’s here—and it’s speeding up.....READ UP!

Friends, this week saw Nasdaq extend its futures deal with CME, Capitalize AI raise $100M for wealth diagnostics, and Grayscale roll out a new tokenization platform. Big moves, all pointing to a clear theme: the rails of finance are getting faster, smarter, and more precise. But let’s not forget—tech is the tool. People are the point...READ UP!

Friends, this week brought a lovely reminder: even in a world of AI & digital finance, it's the simple things - like the memory of baking kuchen with my grandmother - that ground us all, even as technology marches on. As you read on, remember: every innovation is still about people and innovation - at its best - is about making our world better.....READ UP!

Friends, this week we cover major crypto bills advancing in the House, a breakdown of 3D generative AI for finance, and how data fragmentation is still costing firms millions. Plus, our latest roundup of top VC fintech deals and AI headliness...READ UP!

Friends, this week's Al&Ivy podcast (featuring our quirky AI duo) is quite interesting and discusses the dark side of AI and how criminals are using it to more easily launder money. Fascinating.  And of course you'lll find our usual PHENOMENAL industry weekly news coverage here, too...READ UP!

Friends, this week we celebrate America with our annual 4th of July birthday bash! Or do we? See Bill Taylor's post below on the "New" America. On a lighter note, our AI pals Al & Ivy explore the origins of the holiday's humble hot dog. And while it feels like everyone's on vacation (even if they won't admit it), we're still serving up the latest in cutting-edge industry news...READ UP!

Friends, today (June 25) would have been my Dad's 101st birthday. An inveterate entrepreneur, he was always dreaming up new ventures. As we share leading edge fintech & AI content, I'm reminded of his stories of riding to school in a horse-drawn carriage and how the 1936 Rural Electrification Act changed farm life. What a journey our family has made in a century ... READ UP!